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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,216.80, 427,825.20 and 272,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,216.80, 427,825.20 and 272,094.80 is: 408,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,216.80 : 427,825.20 = 272,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,216.80/427,825.20 = 272,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,216.80x = 427,825.20 × 272,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,216.80x = 116,409,012,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,409,012,228.96/285,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,142.20

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